I had a great, very 40 based work out tonight in the old apartment gym.
Workout Of The Day: 40-40-40-40
40 minutes on the treadmill for 4.53 miles
- 40 incline sit ups
- 40 reps of chest press
- 40 squats
I left the gym feeling like I had a great workout, but energized instead of overworked. Loved it.
Timed Runs Versus Miles
I don’t know if you all have noticed but I’ve been trying to switch up my otherwise very boring running routine lately. Instead of having a mile goal I’ve been working on a TIME goal for my runs. This has included:
- Pyramid runs
- Progressive runs
- Speed runs
- Easy runs
You can really do it with any type of run (duhhhh). I’ve found that this forces me to work on one-step-at-a-time versus just busting out whatever needs to be done to hit that X.X mileage. While it gives me random numbers for keeping track of distance (which kind of kills this number girl inside), in a weird way it makes me push myself just that LITTLE extra bit. And with my focus switching back to training soon after I return from the honeymoon — this is a good thing!
What do you guys think? Mile goal or timed goal? Do you think one is harder/easier?
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I like both time and mile goals. As long as I have something numerical to focus on while I’m on the treadmill it really helps me not get bored.
Exactly — it’s all about keeping the mind busy
Whatever gets the job done! I need different goals on the treadmill vs outside. I’m debating a VERY cold run over my lunch hour today, going to go for speed there to get done quickly!
So jealous of people who can squeeze out lunch runs!
I like distance. I love seeing how far I have gone. I don’t think I have done time before but I might start! 🙂
It’s just a nice change up!
I always go for miles, but a friend who just ran a 100 mile race will go out for time runs. I need to get his perspective on why.
For me it is just a good way to switch up how I’m viewing my runs and goals. I also feel like, currently, it forces me to go a little longer than I probably would if I were doing miles. Even if it is a little slower. . .
Awesome work!! I find that mile goals and time goals are more difficult. No matter which way I operate, I’m always trying to conserve energy and end up going slower than I’d like. But hey, that’s what practice is for, right? Kudos on the great workout!
Amen to that!